Public Health Advisor

International SOS • Contract • Remote (Australia) • 2d ago

The Company

International SOS is the world's leading medical and security risk management services company. With 12,000 employees, we care for clients across the globe, from more than 1,200 locations, in 90 countries. Protecting our members and saving lives, we make a difference every single day. Our modern, vibrant, and friendly environment offers you an opportunity to develop a meaningful career on a global scale.

Max-Term casual contract (1st August – 31st Dec 2025), with flexible working hours
Work from home in AUS/NZ or Pacific Islands with multiple in country visits and travel to Nauru (as required and planned)
Flights, accommodation and allowances provided (as applicable)

Have experience in public health and/or clinical services planning and provision, this is a chance to enhance your career further.

The Role

The Nauru- Australia Health Partnership Program – Raña Tsimorum (Look after your life) is a 10-year bilateral investment from the Australian Government to support the Nauru Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) to deliver the health components of Nauru’s National Sustainable Development Strategy 2019-2030, seeking to strengthen the health system to respond effectively to health threats, better meet the population’s healthcare needs and significantly improve health outcomes. Raña Tsimorum has 3 focus areas – Health System Strengthening, Health Service Delivery and Inclusive Health.

The Rana Tsimorum Public Health Advisor will play a vital role in guiding the creation of Community Health Profiles and a Public Health Implementation Plan for Nauru’s Department of Public Health (DPH) by providing technical expertise and strategic direction. Key duties include:

Analyse community demographics data to understand the current demographic profile of the Nauru population
Analyse burden of disease data, identify gaps in data and make recommendations
Design and develop succinct community health profiles to reflect the above data, test these profiles with key stakeholder groups (government, clinical, community) and seek agreement that the profiles can be used as the basis for designing Public Health activities and initiatives.
Work with the DPH strategic planning team to guide the formulation of vision, goals and strategic objectives for public health and primary healthcare.
Lead the drafting of the Public Health Implementation Plan for DPH, coordinating inputs from DPH and other stakeholders.
Help develop strategies and interventions to improve public health and primary healthcare outcomes and lay the foundation for Nauru’s new model of primary healthcare (to be developed in 2026).
Advise on appropriate indicators and mechanisms to track progress, assess impact, and inform decision making.

Benefits

Opportunities to expand your career in a multinational company with consistent growth
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Enjoy rewards for your contributions, including service awards
Option to purchase additional annual leave and paid volunteering days
Exclusive discounts on health insurance, airlines, technology, and more

Requirements

Degree in medicine, nursing, public health, health systems or related field – with additional training or experience in public health, primary healthcare, maternal and child health, or family medicine.
Experience in clinical services provision in resource poor environments – either as a medical doctor, registered nurse, midwife or allied health practitioner.
Extensive experience in public health and/or clinical services planning in small island states –including designing or supporting national health strategies or plans in a regional context.
Familiarity with global public health and primary healthcare frameworks.
Strong analytical, strategic planning and report writing skills.
Strong knowledge of demographic and burden of disease analysis.
Excellent stakeholder engagement skills.
Proven ability to build local capacity and transfer knowledge

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Please note: Only suitable shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

At International SOS, we cultivate a supportive atmosphere where everyone can thrive. We encourage applicants from all ages and backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, disabled people, diverse genders, cultures, and languages, LGBTQIA+ identities, neurodivergent individuals and veterans to apply. We value your unique perspectives and skills through our dedication to respect and care. As a truly global organisation; we operate in over 91 countries, with multicultural employees speaking over 100 languages and dialects.